adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In accordance with a set of guidelines describing how local authorities should assess the age of a person, usually an unaccompanied asylum seeker. UK, not-comparable

Etymology

In reference to a 2003 court case involving Merton London Borough Council.

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